Queen of Ruin

De: Tracy Banghart

Narrado por: Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Megan Tusing

A fierce fantasy sequel full of sisterhood, heart-pounding action, betrayal, and royal intrigue, perfect for fans of The Belles and Caraval.
When the new, brutal Superior banishes Nomi from Bellaqua, she finds herself powerless and headed towards her all-but-certain death. Her only hope is to find her sister, Serina, on the prison island of Mount Ruin. But when Nomi arrives, it is not the island of conquered, broken women that they expected. It is an island in the grip of revolution, and Serina--polite, submissive Serina--is its leader.
Betrayal, grief, and violence have changed both sisters, and the women of Mount Ruin have their sights set on revenge beyond the confines of their island prison. They plan to sweep across the entire kingdom, issuing in a new age of freedom for all. But first they'll have to get rid of the new Superior, and only Nomi knows how.
Separated once again, this time by choice, Nomi and Serina must forge their own paths as they aim to tear down the world they know, and build something better in its place.
The stakes are higher and the battles bolder in Tracy Banghart's unputdownable sequel to Grace and Fury.

Reseñas de la Crítica

Praise for Queen of Ruin:"The nonstop action of the second installment makes this novel very hard to put down. Each hard-won battle seems destined to fail...The losses are heartrending and incalculable...These women are no simpering ladies; they are warrior queens and proud of it. Refreshing and unique, this novel will find a wide audience among young women."—VOYA

"Banghart threads Viridia's lore and history in her narrative as she brings Serina and Nomi's stories to their fierce, sometimes violent conclusions."—Booklist

"A cathartic, action-packed read about women taking back power."—Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga

"Fierce, fun, [and] fast-paced... empowering from start to finish and doesn't flinch in proving that sometimes the life you want isn't the one you expected--and you won't know until you fight for it."—Sarah Henning, author of Sea Witch

"A fierce story of sisterhood and survival. Absolutely riveting. I couldn't help but cheer for these ferocious young women."—Kaitlyn Sage Patterson, author of The Diminished

"Empowerment-flavored brain popcorn."—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Grace and Fury:"The Handmaid's Tale meets The Bachelor, Grace and Fury is fast-paced, feminist, and a perfect summer read."—Bustle

"The Handmaid's Tale gets a YA twist in this debut...The pace is quick, the ending promises a sequel, and the plot couldn't be more relevant. Buy an extra copy--this should find an audience."—Booklist

"The timely YA response to The Handmaid's Tale."—Hypable

"Banghart...breathes new life into this feminist story of oppression and resistance. The sisters...shift and grow, adding depth to each character. Fans of Keira Cass and Marie Rutkoski will be drawn to this absorbing story and left eager for another installment."—Publishers Weekly

"Banghart's prose is florid and engaging, and she expands the drama explosively. Fans of The Hunger Games will appreciate the similar plotting in this first installment of a planned trilogy. An easy hand-sell that will find a willing audience in those who have enjoyed Dhonielle Clayton's The Belles and Stephanie Garber's Caraval."—SLJ

"A dystopian YA delight."—Frolic

"If you're looking for a new read to add to your ever-growing list, Grace and Fury is one you shouldn't miss. It's full of suspense, deception, and #girlpower."—Her Campus

"Fiercely feminist and beautifully rebellious. A story of finding sisterhood in the face of oppression that will stay with me forever."—Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100 series and Light Years

Serina still steals the show!

I enjoyed this second book!

I still loved the feminist agenda and didn’t mind how “in your face” it was. Their country was hella-broken. I still loved the theme of sisterhood and appreciated it’s extension to the women of Mount Ruin via Serina’s sense of obligation and “big sister” type leadership.

To me, Serina still stole the show in this book. I loved getting to see her as a badass leader of a badass group of women. I really liked how she kept to her values even in the face of opposition, even when it would have been the easier route to cave and forsake them. Just like in the first book, she continued to show what she was truly made of, inside and out. I loved that.
Val was just as great and supportive as always; you’ve got to love an Ally. I also enjoyed getting to know some of the backstories to the women of Mount Ruin. These women have been through so many horrors, even before they were shipped off to that dreaded island prison.

With Nomi’s story, like in the first book, I was disappointed. I enjoyed her fire and boldness. I liked seeing her having thoughts of advocacy and protection towards the Graces. I wanted more from her and Malachi’s relationship development and journey together. That dynamic had such potential, but there were so many missed opportunities. Their time together fell flat. I didn’t buy into, nor enjoyed, their love story nearly as much as Serina and Val’s.

I also disliked the ending of the book. I get what Banghart was doing, but it didn’t really make logical sense to me. It didn’t seem like that course of action would realistically work out with the climate of the country. I also don’t think that particular sister is best suited for that role. The ending felt rushed, unrealistic and a bit phoned-in.
The only thing I did like about it was the secret re-definition of Graces. That was pretty badass.

Overall, just like the first one, this book had great moments and characters and some not-so-great moments and characters. I’d be willing to read more of Banghart’s novels in hopes that there are more Serina-esque characters than Nomi-esque ones.

best book yet!!

the ending was perfect, everything I wanted, the suspense was REAL!!! #SerAnika best duo out here!!😀

Which sister to rule

I enjoyed listening to this story. It captures bravery strong woman characters. I love each sister but damn their personalities CHANGED by the end of the book.

loved it

I wasn't ready for the book to be over! I have gifted the first and going to with the second book also!!

Couldn’t stop

Loved the suspense and the POV from both sides. I could stop reading and listening to this and the first book. Cliffhangers at almost every chapter and it was awesome!!

AMAZING!!

I am in LOVE with the strength of sisterhood that is within this book!! It is such a great story!! Clean, no sexual content. I recommended it to my teenage sister. (14 y.o.) It has some of the best components of The Selection, Red Queen, and The Hunger Games rolled into one story! Love it!!!

enjoyable!

an incredibly fun and heartfelt tale. enjoyable! i'm smitten with these characters. pacing was great. thank you!!!

Enjoyable but..

I enjoyed the storyline and the ending but honestly I really just did not enjoy the voices for this.